Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Colliers Green, Kent
Cleaning of kitchen extract fans, impellers, fan housings and discharge points for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Colliers Green. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Vibration from an unbalanced impeller
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Less air being pulled from the kitchen
Extract fan cleaning in Colliers Green, done properly
If the ducts are the arteries, the fan is the heart. A heart under strain works harder for less. Our job is to clear it, check it runs smoothly and record what we found so you get a clean bill of health. If you have a motor area thick with grease and grease escaping from the fan outlet, we can help, from fan housings, axial fans and centrifugal fans onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Colliers Green (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Colliers Green
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Grease, kitchens and Colliers Green
The fire and rescue service for Colliers Green is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Food hygiene inspections in Colliers Green are the job of Tunbridge Wells council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Colliers Green, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. A hospital like Benenden Hospital, about 5.1 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN17 postcode area, we can take on extract fan cleaning. Colliers Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 10 miles from Colliers Green.
Work in TN17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Colliers Green include Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Colliers Green
In Colliers Green, that means kitchens and buildings near High Weald Academy and The Gill, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 3.9 miles north. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
Nearby places to Colliers Green
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Why act early in Colliers Green
Grease on the impeller makes the fan less efficient. Less air is pulled from the kitchen, so heat and smoke linger and the motor works harder. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after every visit
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
How the job changes from site to site
Kitchens with long cooking hours
Long cooking hours mean more grease reaches the fan. Under BESA guidance, heavy use means cleaning at least every 3 months, fan included.
Wall fans
Smaller kitchens may extract through a fan on an outside wall. It’s isolated, opened and cleaned inside and out.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a couple of hours per fan, depending on its size and the build-up. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Colliers Green.
- We locate the fan and plan how to reach and isolate it.
- It’s isolated so it can’t run while we work.
- We scrape the heavy grease from the blades and housing.
- The fan is degreased, taking care around the motor.
- We reassemble, run and photograph the fan.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Colliers Green
The fan sits at the end of the grease’s journey. Whatever grease is still in it settles on the impeller and inside the housing, and the spinning blades fling it onto the walls of the housing.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Rough running from the extract fan
- Hot, greasy smells near the fan
- A fan that no longer moves enough air
- A fan left out of previous cleans
Historic houses near Colliers Green, such as Scotney Castle about 4.9 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What insurance they carry
- What records you will receive afterwards
Colliers Green questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Colliers Green?
Fire safety enforcement in Colliers Green is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Which environmental health team covers Colliers Green?
Kitchens in Colliers Green are inspected by Tunbridge Wells council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Why has my extract fan got louder?
Uneven grease on the impeller often causes it. We clean the fan and tell you if anything else, like worn bearings, is to blame.
Do you repair extract fans as well as clean them?
A fan that needs repair is noted on the report, with what we found. We can repair or replace it, and there’s a 24/7 emergency callout for breakdowns.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not typically. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so you keep your normal hours.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.